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24.01.2022 Nominations close Today: Nominate someone for an ADA Award Recognising exceptional dentists: The real heroes, the ones who make a significant contribution to their chosen field, are usually not the type of people to sing their own praises. This applies to dentistry as much as any other profession. Thats why the ADA is asking you to nominate someone you know who has made/makes a considerable national contribution to furthering dentistry and/or the profession in ...
24.01.2022 People who have periodontal (gum) disease may have a higher risk of developing some forms of cancer, suggests a letter published in the journal Gut detailing a prospective study. US researchers found that a history of periodontal disease appeared to be associated with a raised risk of esophageal (gullet) cancer and gastric (stomach) cancer and this risk was also higher among people who had lost teeth previously.
22.01.2022 The managing director of listed dentistry group 1300 Smiles says there has been a big rebound in revenues in June as customers return to the dentist after nationwide shutdowns in April. Dr Daryl Holmes, who runs the group with 35 dental practices across Queensland, Sydney and Adelaide, said on Monday it is crucial that Australia avoids blanket rules across the nation in the next phase of the COVID-19 pandemic.
22.01.2022 A Perth dentist has been sentenced to two months' immediate jail for breaching COVID-19 quarantine requirements and treating 41 patients despite knowing the health risk posed by the virus... Nairn flew back to Perth from Canberra on June 16 via Sydney and was supposed to quarantine at home for two weeks.
22.01.2022 SA dental practices move to level 5 restrictions This morning, the South Australian Government has announced that dental practices in the state must not perform routine dental treatment and that all patients with acute dental concerns be directed to emergency care centres, in alignment with Level 5 in the ADA’s Dental Service Restrictions framework.
22.01.2022 When leaders of the World Health Organization (WHO) published their recent recommendation urging people to postpone dental appointments until after the pandemic, many dentists were shocked... The letter, Dentists Fighting Covid states, in part: We believe your recommendation is irresponsible, unsubstantiated and dead wrong."
21.01.2022 Oral health program for Aboriginal children in rural NSW shows results A program developed with local communities by a team from the Universities of Sydney and Adelaide and the NSW Ministry of Health has seen a significant reduction in tooth decay, plaque scores and gingivitis among target groups.
20.01.2022 One in four households (25%) across the UK opted for at least one form of DIY dentistry during lockdown. This is according to a new poll carried out by the Association of Dental Groups into the full extent of do-it-yourself treatments.
20.01.2022 Development scholarships available for women in healthcare Women and Leadership Australia are currently offering ADA members the opportunity to lodge an expression of interest for partial scholarships of $1000 to $5000 for career building leadership courses.
20.01.2022 Support for dental practitioners is here! Need to talk to someone? Dental Practitioner Support, a national health and wellbeing support service for dental practitioners, is ready to take your call. Dental Practitioner Support is the first national 24/7 telephone and online service for all dental practitioners. Anyone calling the service does not have to give their name and can seek support anonymously...
20.01.2022 A Sydney dentist who was found guilty of indecently assaulting a young dental nurse also performed surgery on a patient with his genitals exposed...Details of his conduct at the Smile Care Dental practice in Double Bay were released by the tribunal this week.
19.01.2022 Latest data ahead of the recent Federal Budget has shown that only 39 per cent of eligible Australian children accessed the CDBS during 2019-20, with a Department of Health report last year finding the scheme needed big changes to improve utilisation rates.
18.01.2022 New FDI white paper tackles important issue of antibiotic resistance The FDI World Dental Federation (FDI), of which the Australian Dental Association is a member, has released a white paper which provides a framework for dental teams looking for ways in which they can tackle the serious and growing problem of antibiotic resistance.
18.01.2022 The University of Sydney has just launched a new masters degree in dental public health that brings together dentistry and public health disciplines to transform oral health at a population level. The new Master of Dental Public Health (MDentPH) program, is subject to accreditation by the Australian Dental Council (ADC) and approval by the Dental Board of Australia.
17.01.2022 COVID-19 update for Victorian-based dental practitioners Efforts to contain COVID-19 in Victoria have escalated and the Dental Board of Australia (the Board) understands the increased stress dental practitioners are under...Metropolitan Melbourne moved to stage 4 restrictions on Sunday 2 August...Regional Victoria, including Mitchell Shire, will be in stage 3 restrictions from 11:59pm on Wednesday 5 August...
16.01.2022 WHO revises advice on COVID-19 and the provision of oral health services After successful representation by the FDI World Dental Federation (FDI) in conjunction with the International Association for Dental Research (IADR), the WHO guideline, Considerations for the provision of essential oral health services in the context of COVID-19, now refers to non-urgent rather than non-essential oral health care.
15.01.2022 Amid the COVID-19 induced disruptions, dental staff remained out of work, and the dental industry witnessed the impact of COVID-19 like other businesses. ASX-listed dental stock 1300 Smiles Limited rose by 6.066% to A$6.470 on 11 August 2020, cheering up investors sentiments. Revenue of 1300 Smiles rebounded sharply after 11 May and climbed by 15% in June. The Company will pay a final dividend flat at 12.5 cents per share to take full-year dividends up 3% to 25.75 cents per share.
15.01.2022 Potential shortage of gloves addressed by ADA Malaysian glove manufacturer Top Glove has temporarily closed a significant number of plants after thousands of workers tested positive to COVID-19 ... In response to this news the ADA has taken proactive measures to support dentists through any potential disruption ...
15.01.2022 Robert Malcolm Cook AM, MDSc. (Melb), FDSRCS, FRACDS. As a highly accomplished oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Bob Cook was a major figure and leader of the specialty nationally and subsequently, internationally. He was highly respected as a teacher and mentor to many trainees and junior surgeons.
15.01.2022 TikTok users are filing their uneven teeth down with nail files as part of a new trend on the app...DIY beauty hacks like hair dyeing, nail art, and even homemade bathroom products arent uncommon on TikTok, but a new and disturbing body modification trend has dentists flustered.
15.01.2022 Dental Health Week: How much sugar is hiding in your trolley? Sugar is lurking everywhere in supermarket staples, even some that might appear to be healthy on the surface, and so this during the ADAs oral promotion flagship event, Dental Health Week (3 - 9 August), the sugary curtain is being pulled back to show Australians whats really in the food they eat, and how this information can help them be healthier all over but especially in their mouth.
15.01.2022 Disgraced Brisbane dentist Peter Agnew, 68, was sentenced to an additional nine months behind bars for indecently assaulting a woman in December of 1979. His victim, then 20-years-old, told a court today that Agnew silenced her through fear and intimidation.
15.01.2022 Many adults like to dodge the dentist chair and now they have an extra motive instead of just the sound of a drill; COVID-19. But dentists say delaying dental check-ups can have a detrimental impact on overall health...
15.01.2022 Brett Miller is helping to drive South Australia’s oral healthcare services as Cofounder and Group General Manager of the Miller Dental Group, and Cofounder and Executive Officer of medical startup ATi Implants...
13.01.2022 A tribunal in Victoria has suspended a dentists registration after finding she engaged in professional misconduct regarding her examination and treatment of five patients with intellectual disabilities. All five patients were unable to effectively communicate and did not have capacity to provide consent or make decisions about their dental treatment...Dr Maria Trijo, who did not hold specialist registration in special needs dentistry...
13.01.2022 After National Australia Bank (ASX: NAB) cast aside the prospect of recouping 36 per cent of its $19 million loan to dental group Smiles Inclusive (ASX: SIL), the loss-making company has conceded it probably wont be paying the remainder on time. SIL has until Friday to pay back $12 million to the bank - a deadline that raised questions from the share market operator, along with queries about whether a planned capital raising would also be used to pay back a separate $700,000 loan...
12.01.2022 A Brisbane dentist is behind bars after being found guilty of raping a teenage employee, two decades ago. The verdict was handed down in minutes, Dr Peter James Agnew found guilty on one count of rape and one count of indecent assault of a female. The woman was just 19 when she was subjected to his vile acts, too scared to speak out she kept it a secret all these years, until now.
12.01.2022 The Pacific Smiles Group Ltd (ASX: PSQ) share price has surged 10% higher following the release of its FY20 results today. The group operates dental centres in Queensland, Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales and Victoria. The market for dental services in Australia is approximately $10 billion to $11 billion per annum.
11.01.2022 Melbourne dentist to reality TV stars accused of leaving defamatory review for competitor Documents filed in the Federal Court name Dr Georgy as the writer of an anonymous Google review aimed at competitor Matthew Kabbabe, who claims it tarnished his own teeth-whitening business. Towards the end of 2019, Dr Georgy is accused of impersonating a customer and "maliciously" penning the Google review, which Dr Kabbabe said defamed him and suggested he was unfit to be a dentist.
10.01.2022 EZ Smile fined by Australian Competition and Consumer Commission for allegedly misleading claims A cosmetic dentistry company has been forced to cough up a $12,600 fine after it allegedly misled customers about its teeth straightening service. EZ Smile was issued an infringement by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission for implying its clear dental aligners were supplied by dental professionals, including orthodontists, who were registered in Australia, when they were actually manufactured in China.
10.01.2022 Health practitioners are encouraged to check and correct their advertising to make sure it complies with revised guidelines released today. The National Boards and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) have jointly revised the Guidelines for advertising a regulated health service (the guidelines). The revised guidelines take effect on Monday 14 December.
10.01.2022 The local anaesthetic of turnaround promises has finally worn off for embattled dental group Smiles Inclusive (ASX: SIL), as its inability to pay back a $12 million loan to National Australia Bank (ASX: NAB) triggered the appointment of voluntary administrators yesterday.
09.01.2022 Graduating soon? What you need to know to register as a dental practitioner What you need to know to register as a dental practitioner? ... We understand that for some of you, your graduation might be delayed due to COVID-19 disrupting your training. However, you dont need to wait until you graduate to start your application. In fact, the earlier you start, the better!
09.01.2022 Smiles Inclusive (ASX: SIL) joint venture partners (JVPs) have have raised concerns that they, their employees and shareholders could be left high and dry by the dental group's voluntary administration... a group of requisitioning shareholders were attempting to organise a board coup to turn their fortunes around. Now those hopes have been dashed and aggrieved dentists are threatening a class action they believe is worth $80 million.
09.01.2022 More than 50 per cent of Australians without dental care health insurance are postponing or skipping treatment because of the cost. And a quarter of the 12.3 million people who have the insurance have also delayed or avoided the dentist because of the out-of-pocket fees or gap, according to a report by the Australian Institute for Health and Welfare released on Friday.
09.01.2022 1300SMILES Limited is pleased to advise that it has entered into an agreement to acquire another established dental practice in Bundaberg, expanding its footprint even further in the Wide Bay region in Queensland. The new practice will complement 1300SMILES' two existing Bundaberg practices and offer a full range of dental services to the local community.
08.01.2022 A new study has prompted calls for dentists to be part of the solution to stem the use of opioids in Australia. Opioids play an important part in pain relief and include drugs such as codeine, oxycodone, tramadol and morphine. However, prescription opioids are now causing far more deaths and poisonings than heroin.
08.01.2022 Dental Board announces changes to health record management guidelines Following a review of the current dental records guidelines, which began in November 2019 and to which the ADA contributed, the Dental Board of Australia has announced they will be retired in favour of the the guidance contained in the existing Code of conduct.
08.01.2022 A once well-respected Queensland dentist and orthodontist has been jailed for seven years for the "despicable" rape and sexual assault of his teenage employee while she was working for him four decades ago.
07.01.2022 Despite advancements in oral health knowledge and treatments, many Australians continue to suffer from poor oral and dental health. Whats more, poor oral health extends beyond the mouth and can greatly impact a persons general well-being...Dr Meng-Wong Taing, a lecturer at the School of Pharmacy, University of Queensland, is particularly interested in further developing evidence for pharmacists working in collaborative oral healthcare models in Australia.
06.01.2022 A single mum who was mocked over appearance has been offered to have her missing teeth fixed for free...a Gold Coast dentist, Sham Jamal, whos Malo Dental practice is built around full mouth reconstructions, has offered his services to Ms Sewell free of charge...
06.01.2022 Pandemic-induced stress is taking a toll on our mental health, physical health, and overall well-being. Now dentists are now having to combat an unexpected consequence of stress, as more people come into their offices with cracked teeth, according to the New York Times...
05.01.2022 Dentists included in first batch of COVID vaccine recipients in Australia Speaking at a press conference yesterday, Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt confirmed that the first tranche of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine is on track to be released in Australia in the first half of 2021. Among the first recipients of the vaccine, which will only reach about twenty per cent of the Australian population will include the elderly, aged care workers, and frontline workers including dentists, doctors, nurses and pharmacists.
04.01.2022 People should continue to postpone their regular dentist appointments, like those for teeth cleanings and annual check-ups, according to WHO. Since these appointments involve close contact and procedures that spread small particles in the air, two commons ways to transmit the coronavirus, its best to avoid them. Only people with severe pain, physical trauma to the mouth, and excessive bleeding should make dentist appointments, WHO said.
04.01.2022 What is over-servicing in dentistry? Most private dentists in Australia earn their wage linked to how much treatment they provide, so this fee-for-service model provides an incentive for them to provide more treatment, rather than less, writes Dr Alexander Holden.
03.01.2022 A Perth dentist who treated patients when she should have been in self-quarantine after returning from a trip to Australias east coast has pleaded guilty to all charges. Nataliia Nairn, from Tapping, faced eight counts of breaching the emergency management act...
03.01.2022 Study suggests dental caries may have new bacterial cause Research conducted at Okayama University is pointing to the fact that the usual culprit when it comes to dental caries, Streptococcus mutans, may not be the only bacterial game in town. Releasing their results with a caveat on wider applicability due to the fact that the studys subjects were all students of the university and did not include a wider cross-section of the community, the researchers noted an abundance of the Prevotellaceae and Veillonellaceae bacterial families and Alloprevotella and Dialister genera.
03.01.2022 Polymers prevent potentially hazardous mist during dentist visit If the mist in a dentists office -- sent flying into the air by spinning, vibrating tools -- contains a virus or some other pathogen, it is a health hazard. So researchers studied the viscoelastic properties of food-grade polymers and discovered that the forces of a vibrating tool or dentists drill are no match for them. Not only did a small admixture of polymers completely eliminate aerosolization, but it did so with ease.
02.01.2022 Robotic surgery improves outcomes for patients with oral cancers Researchers at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles believe computer-enhanced systems and robotically guided instruments improve health outcomes, including for patients with early stage, oropharyngeal squamous cell cancer.
02.01.2022 Despite the fact a deadly virus is raging around us, thousands of young Australians have decided to dump their private health insurance as the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic set in. In the first major look at the impact of the crisis on the private health insurance industry, the latest data shows almost 29,000 Australians ditched their cover in the three months to June...
